St. Patrick's Breastplate (Hymn 370) - Trinity Episcopal Church

St. Patrick's Breastplate (Hymn 370) is an ancient text known as a "lorica" or breastplate prayer to be chanted while dressing for battle. Legend has it that Patrick sang this lorica as protection from the pagan Irish king and the Druid fire worshipers who were attempting to prevent Patrick and his followers from reaching Tara where they would proclaim their Christian faith. The power of the lorica caused his company to appear as a herd of deer, sparing them from attack. The music combines two Irish folk tunes arranged by Charles Villiers Stanford.
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[@mwreagan6954]

That was lovely. Thank you and the organist for sharing your talents.

[@Iceland874]

One of my favorite hymns from the wonderful 1940 hymnal. Thank you.

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Thank you. 🖤